Local bicyclists take part in national event to honor those killed while riding bikes.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
USM eliminates 5 management positions to save money
The positions include the directors of advising, graduate studies, and student engagement and leadership, as well as the director and associate director of the Russell Scholars program.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Jeffrey Chute named Androscoggin County administrator
The jail administrator was the unanimous choice by the county commissioners.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston councilors set new date for school budget vote after residents reject it
The proposed budget was about 9.3% higher than the current school year’s budget, which was too high of an increase for some residents.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington police officer, fire crew recognized for efforts at Holley Road fire in February
Police officer Rex Schweighofer was first on the scene, escorted the wife from the home, then went back inside to execute a room-to-room search.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine wood products companies get $1.6 million in federal grants
Treeline Inc. in Chester, Godfrey Forest Products in Jay and Tanbark in Saco will receive funding for innovative projects.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
The locals’ guide to the Gingerbread House as it goes up for sale
Challenged by online chatter demanding a full investigation, the Advertiser Democrat has looked into Norway’s famed and now controversial Gingerbread House.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: May 15, 2024
• Destiny S. Annance, 23, of 13 Pine Lane, Oxford, on charges of domestic violence assault and violation of condition of release, 4:35 p.m. Friday, May 10, at that address, by Oxford Police Department. • Dylan A. Barrett, 24, of 7 Lion Lane, Oxford, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:34 a.m. […]
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County budget committee to make final decision on $10.6 million budget
The committee by a two-thirds vote can override the commissioners’ $10.6 million spending plan. The difference between the two budgets is about $100,000.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Bates College Discordians club to host first BatesCon
Bates College club Discordians will hold its first BatesCon event Saturday which will feature board, video and role-playing games galore.